Thursday 21 September 2017

Birthday time!

Hello there my fabulous friends!

I must apologise for being a bit slack on the old blog posting over the last fortnight -

But as you can see, I've been absolutely flat out...

Quiet please - men at work...
But, my hectic schedule aside -

Last Friday was a very special day, because mum turned 21... again!!


Happy Birthday mum... you don't look a day over 40...
The morning started with me and papa sneaking into her room and surprising her with different coloured wrapping paper for her to play with...

I'll help you shred it mum...
But for some strange reason, mum seemed more interested in the contents of the wrapping paper than playing with the packaging... 

Well this is boring...
But once I'd got over the disappointment of her not appreciating how much fun you can have with wrapping paper, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that almost all her presents had a theme -

ME! 
Papa helped me select my gift for mum this year, and I was excited to see the good people at Radley clearly understand that Scottish Terriers are not just the most desirable breed when it comes to finding your lifelong companion, but we also make pretty fantastic fashion statements.

What a great bag! There are two Morries! 
And, it wasn't just me and papa that followed this trend.

Mum's dad is getting on a bit, and over the past year I've really made a big effort to get him out of the house every so often...

Come on Grandad... let's go to your happy place...
Anyway, it seems my community service has really made an impression on Grandad, because he gifted mum this great shopping bag - also with lots of Scotties on it!

So many images of me! 
Even Grandma joined in the fun - with this classy, but appropriate Radley purse...
It's nice, but it could use more of me on it...
And my Aunty Anna really took it to a whole extra level - sniffing out an incredible Scottie lamp!

Wow... it's so life-like!

It even lights up like me! Oh, hang on...
At first I loved the lamp, because, you know, it looked like me, and what's not to love about that?!

But then I noticed mum starting to hug the lamp, stroke it, and even pat its rump the way she does with me, and I was worried I was being replaced...

Come on mum, I'm clearly much cuter...

It doesn't even smell like me...
But thankfully she put it aside as she went to open another gift - this time from my Aunty Lizzie.

I was really excited about this last present because Aunty Lizzie said it would be something for me! This seemed like it was going to be the best present of the lot, because nothing says "Happy Birthday Mum," like giving me a present...

Unfortunately, it turns out that my Aunty Lizzie really doesn't like me that much -

What the hell?!
Yes that's right, my Aunty thought that humiliating me with a bee costume would be a great gift -

Get this off me...
Worst of all, mum seemed to agree -

Get it off right now...
Thankfully the nonsense was over quickly, and mum has put the stupid bee costume away...

But bee warned Aunty Lizzie...

I'll bee getting you back when your birthday rolls around!!!

Until next time!



"...because there's nothing minor about being a Morris..."

43 comments:

  1. You look too cute in your bee costume, Morrie. Now you're all set for Halloween! Happy Birthday to your mom! She sure did get lots of great pressies!

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    1. Oh no! Please don't tell mum I need to dress up for Halloween...!!! She'll go crazy I just know she will...
      ;)

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  2. We thought we saw you down at the park the other night, when we ran over to say hi, that dog ran away from us so we knew it was not you. we have the same costume, mom loves to humiliate us all the time...each and every day........sigh....gus loves that lamp, he always pretend he is really a scottie and not a pug, therapy has not helped. Stella Rose

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    1. Oh really? Which park were you at? I normally love to greet friends so that probably wasn't me.. although I'm pretty distinguishable now with my shaved tummy...!
      Sorry to hear your mom tries to humiliate you with costumes too!!
      Morrie :)

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  3. Happy birthday to your Mom. We love your bee costume. I bet your mom's favorite gifts were the one that had to do with you.

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    1. Thank you! Yes mum loved all her presents that remind her of me - she loves the bee costume too... I just think I should have something a bit more sophisticated! ;)

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  4. what great prezzies for your Mama! Happy Belated Birthday to her!! DakotasDen

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    1. Thank you and I will pass on your wishes! She's very lucky to have so many things to remind her of me...

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  5. wavez two ewe dood, good ta see ya bak thiz way anda happee bee lated 21 again ☺☺☺ two yur mum; heerz two a yeer a head filled with happee nezz & health ~~~~~~ ☺☺☺♥♥♥

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    1. Thanks so much! She's very excited to turn 21 again. My birthday is in just a couple of months now so I'm super excited!!

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  6. Clothes? Your Auntie actually thought you wanted to bee a BEE! Sheesh! Can't believe there was no wrapping shredding. Some peeps are just unfathomable. SHE loves all the scottie motifs on the bags. We live in a house of scottie things, too.
    Happy Birthday to your mum!

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    1. Mmmm.... I'm glad you can see why I was so shocked! A man of my standing should not be made to dress like a bee.. but I must admit I let mum take a few photos of me before I shook the costume off since it was her birthday and all... :)

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  7. Dang, your a good looking woof Morris Major and thanks for stopping by. Tell that Mom of your Happy Birthday from all of us!

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    1. Thanks so much Brian - it's so refreshing to meet someone who appreciates my great looks!

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  8. Happy birthday Mum! You got some wonderful presents with your favorite doggie on them. And Morris, all you have to do about that bee costume is wear it outside and roll around in the mud a bit.

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    1. Thanks so much - I will pass your wishes on to mum!
      And what a great idea on how to get rid of the bee costume!!!! I hadn't thought of that but next time mum makes me wear that stupid thing I will definitely roll around in the mud - thanks for the great suggestion!!

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  9. Happy Birthday to your mom!!! We know she loved all the scottie stuff - our mom loves to get pug stuff
    hugs
    Hazel & Mabel

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    1. Thanks Hazel and Mabel!
      Yes she seems to really love it all -
      And I've seen lots of great pug items too!!
      Morrie :)

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  10. Happy Birthday, Mom ~ she has quite the doggie in you and great photos ~ great to meet a new friend (my Mom likes to take pics of me but doesn't dress me up gratefully) ~ Well, have fun and a great weekend ~ thanks for coming by ~ ^_^

    (A ShutterBug Explores)

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    1. Thanks for visiting me and taking the time to comment - mum did have a great day but I'm sure it would have been greater if she'd listened to my advice and spent more time playing with the wrapping paper and less time looking at silly presents!
      Lots of licks, Morrie :)

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  11. Happy birthday to your mom! It was very nice to meet you too. We always like seeing new furrriends.

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    1. Thanks so much for stopping by!! I love to hear stories from all my blog friends :)

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  12. Happy 21st Birthday twice to yur Mumma! May all her dreemss come true.
    An her pressiess are PAWSUM!!! LadyMum likes thee lamp thee best; not sure if wee have Scotty lampss inn Canada....
    Now thee Bee costume....mee not goin to laff...this iss seereuss1 What was yur aunty finkin??? Shee should BEE berry worried...a Scotty with a plan iss a not a good fing...with yur sue-peerior mind an clevurr wayss yur Aunty mite find herself wearin thee costume!! Now a nice Tartan jackit wood have bee a better idea rite Morrie???
    Fankss fur comin over an inntroducin yourself!
    Yur new mew furend, Siddhartha Henry =^,.^=
    Pee S: Mee all so LUVSS doggiess!!!

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    1. I'm so glad that you understand my dislike of the bee costume!!
      It really isn't a dignified outfit for a man of my stature... A tartan jacket does sound good!
      Morrie :)

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    2. Definitelee a red an green tartan wood bee so much more yur style Morrie Major. All tho' mee not Scottish mee wearss a black,grey an red tartan winter jackit! It iss warm AN stylish all so! ;)
      *paw patsss* Siddhartha Henry xXx

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  13. That was a great birthday for your mom. and oh yah..my mom keeps turning 21 over and over and over BOL

    You dont look too thrilled about that bee costume. Hopefully you shredded it!

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    1. Yes it was a great birthday - but thankfully she hasn't got me back in that bee costume since then. I watched her put it away in the cupboard and one day when she's not watching I'm going to destroy it!! Hee Hee...!
      Morrie :)

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  14. Oh dear Morrie, did you pee on Aunty Lizzie's carpet some time or something?
    Toodle pip!
    Bertie.
    PS Gail is waiting for Radley to get over their Scottie thing and come up with some nice wire-haired fox terrier purses. After all, we too are 'traditional' dogs with distinctive silhouettes.

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    1. Hee hee! No I didn't pee on Aunty Lizzie's carpet but now that you've given me that great idea I might just go and pay her a visit... ;)
      Morrie :)

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  15. My pawppy was a Scottie lover too...and when he was a wee one, my grand-pawppy raised them!
    So, um...I being a JRT is kind of strange but well, I *am* happy I was gotted!

    Thanks for visiting my blog, Morrie!

    And a Happy Belated Birthday to your Mama! And I thought there was a lot of Scottie memorabilia here, BOL!!!

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    1. Thanks so much for stopping by! I'm sure that your pawppy is very happy they got you too!!
      Morrie :)

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  16. Greetings Morrie. I'm delighted to meet you, as are Bleubeard and Squiggles. We all want to wish your mom a very happy belated birthday. Squiggles is like you and thinks the wrapping paper is as great as the gift.

    You are one adorable pooch yourself. Too bad you somehow got on your Aunt Lizzy's bad side. Personally, I think it's an adorable outfit, and will go nicely at Halloween. Thanks for your recent visit, because now I know where you hang out, too.

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    1. Hey there Bleubeard, Squiggles and Elizabeth!
      Thanks so much for stopping by!! But please don't mention Halloween to mum... I'm hoping she doesn't think that any more crazy costumes are acceptable... I have my dignity you know!
      Morrie :)

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  17. Happy birthday to your mom! I love the lamp. It's so cute! But of course it's not as cute as you - you don't have to be worried about being replaced :-)
    Thank you for stopping by. You are such a cutie pie! You remind me of friends at Two Little Square Black Dogs. Have you visited them?

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    1. Yes the lamp does look quite nice sitting by her bed - but I must admit I do still get a bit jealous of it..
      I haven't met the Two Little Square Black Dogs but I will search for them right now!!
      Morrie :)

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  18. What a great theme! Happy belated 21st to your mom!
    You make a rather adorable bee, but I have to tell you - I would have tried to tear that baby up! You are a very good puppy!
    Yours sincerely,
    Margaret Thatcher

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    1. Thanks Margaret!
      Mum hasn't been able to get me in the bee costume again since then... and I'm quietly hoping she forgets about it...
      Morrie :)

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  19. Dear Morrie,

    Happy birthday to your person! Did you get to play with the wrapping paper? I am sure YOU are the best present your person could ever have!

    Licks,
    Cobi

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    1. Thanks so much Cobi, and yes I did get to play with the wrapping for a little bit but not as long as I would have liked... mum seemed strangely uninterested in the paper which I thought was odd!
      Morrie!

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  20. Well Morris, it is great to meet you. I haven't got to pet a Scotty for a very long time. I'd like to add the delicious licorice Scotty treat to the list of Scotty themed items. They are one of my favs. And I think you look priceless in the bee costume, you really have the fur for it.

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    1. Oh thanks Jeanna!What is the delicious licorice Scotty treat you talk about?! I haven't seen this one but I'd really like to!!
      Morrie :)

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  21. Didn't your Mum have a most special birthday....all about you! Yup, I would be fine with that too. :)
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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    1. Ha ha yes I was happy to see that I was the centre point of her day!!!
      Morrie :)

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